Sing and Sign baby signing classes in... Horsham & Crawley
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About Me
Welcome to Sing and Sign Horsham & Crawley!
My name is Gemma McDonald and I'm delighted to be your local Sing & Sign teacher for the Horsham and Crawley area!
I have 14 years teaching experience and my passion and joy has always been teaching very young children. Now, I'm privileged to do this alongside YOU, our little ones' most favourite people in the world!
I gained a degree in English Language and Linguistics and through this I have a deep appreciation for how children acquire language and how the quality and exposure to language rich environments can have a profound impact on a child's intellectual and cognitive development. Sing & Sign truly champions early language development and I am proud to deliver their award-winning programme!
I attended Sing & Sign classes with my little boy from 8 weeks old through to just over 24 months. I was so saddened when our classes came to an end. We found the sessions thoroughly enjoyable and fun but they also had a huge impact on my son's receptive and expressive communication skills.
I found that the activities and songs could be easily transferred to my daily baby routines and Sing & Sign always gave me new ideas to use at home with my little one.
As a new mum, Sing & Sign also offered me the opportunity to meet other parents and to make friends. It's so important to connect with others and my venues will always try to encourage this. I strive to provide venues that have cafes or that are centrally located so that you always have the best opportunity to socialise and gain even more from the Sing & Sign experience.
My son and I had so much fun on our Sing & Sign journey together and I cannot wait to be a part of your journey.
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My classes and venues
Where and when are the classes?
Venues
Spring Term
Spring Term runs from 10th February 2025 to 9th May 2025.
Half term follows the local areas' school holidays and due to Easter there are a few weeks off during this term. There are no classes the week commencing 17th February 2025 due to local school half term. There are no classes running on the following dates 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 21st April 2025.
Use the BOOK NOW button to the right/below or
Also use this link
https://www.singandsign.co.uk/classes/classes-near-you/horsham-and-crawley/booknow/203
Trials / Tasters available at £9 - please use the Book NOW button and select Special events/Tasters. Please state the date that you would like to attend in your booking notes.
Alternatively, email horsham@singandsign.co.uk or text 07779108771 with the class you wish to try and I will send you all the details.
Summer Term runs from 12th May to 25th July 2025.
Half term follows the local areas' school holidays and so there are no classes the week commencing 26th May.
Which class should I attend?
All our classes have weekly themes or signs of the week, instruments, surprise bags and a programme relevant to your baby's age and development.
Babes, 0-6 months: A gentle sensory and music class with a strong emphasis on early bonding and communication through daily baby routines, consistency and repetition, eye contact, gesture, sounds & babble, shared looking and anticipation games.
Stage 1, 6-14 months: Sing & Sign's core curriculum and award-winning class. Content carries on with baby routines such as nappy time and bath time. Enjoy singing and signing about meal times, going out, people, animals, emotions, asking for help and games like peekaboo.
Stage 2, 14 -24 months: You can continue the fun with your toddler as speech develops and this later stage includes themes such as colours, choices, phonics (letter sounds), friendship, manners and potty time!
How much does it cost?
The cost for a 10 week term course of Sing and Sign is £91. For Stage 1 & 2 this also includes the wonderful Sing and Sign online membership, which allows you to access Sing and Sign resources including videos, fun games and sign content to support you and your baby's learning at home.
What happens if I miss a class?
You are welcome to a “Catch up Class” on a different day / venue for your stage if an alternative class is provided and a space is available. This helps many parents have flexibility but please note that we try to offer consistent attendance to a particular course so that you can meet and socialise with those in your class.
How do I enrol?
Secure a place for you and your baby now! Booking is online using the BOOK NOW button to the right, the Check Class Availability button above or use this link:
www.bookmyclass.co.uk/singandsign/default.aspx?FID=203
Alternatively, please send me an email at horsham@singandsign.co.uk or call / message me on 07779108771.
How many people can attend Sing and Sign classes?
Class sizes are limited to 12 babies with their parent or carer. Twins / triplets are welcome and only pay for one place.
I have an older child, can they come too?
Yes, older siblings are always welcome and they enjoy the singing with their sibling. Just let me know when booking a place. I will not charge extra.
I have an extra adult/s I'd like to come, can they attend?
An occasional extra parent, family member or even both grandparents are very very welcome but please contact me in advance so that I can ensure that there is room to accommodate them and if needed, I can provide chairs! It's great for visiting family to be a part of your normal weekly routine or to have both parents attend when they can!
Restrictions
If you are bringing a friend’s child, you will need to pay for two places. Childminders also need to pay for each child, unless they are siblings. Absences are not refundable but where possible you are welcome to attend an alternative class. We do not offer PAYG and cannot deduct sessions due to planned holidays etc.
1st and 2nd BIRTHDAY PARTIES
I offer birthday parties for £100. Included is a personalised Sing and Sign session at your chosen address, which is approximately 40 minutes. The birthday boy / girl also recieves a birthday present presented to them by Jessie Cat herself. With you, I create a lesson plan to include all your favourite Sing and Sign songs.
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Nurseries
Supporting local nurseries to develop affactive early communication
Sing and Sign has an excellent Nursery Affiliation Programme which trains staff to use Signs and Songs specific to their children’s needs.
Training will take place at the Nursery’s premises for a maximum of 15 staff.
The nursery will be provided with a bespoke Individual Action Plan to address their specific needs and requirements. After training, your staff will be able to immediately use signing to support your children's early communication skills.
Following training, the nursery will receive a Certificate of Sing and Sign Affiliation together with ongoing support and access to our signing resources. Workshops for parents and children are available too if desired.
Proud partnerships include:
Leechpool Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6AG
01403 900622 or 07483171911
managercatclub@hotmail.com or catclub2001@hotmail.co.uk
Ifield Community Centre, Ifield Drive, Ifield, Crawley, RH10 0HD
01293 270262
info@muddypuddlespreschool.com
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What my customers say:
-Excellent class. Out of all the baby classes i have been too, this is by the far the best. Great for learning a new skill to enhance baby's development and fun too. I have found the other classes, by comparison, are quite overwhelming. There is too much sensory overload and no real structure. Thank you Gemma you are superb! 08/10/2024
-I've only recently started Sing and Sign with Gemma but we really love it and I think it's been my favourite baby class so far. My daughter is encouraged to crawl and explore and she is mesmerised by Gemma! I wish we had started the classes sooner because already we both feel confident in signing, 08/10/2024
-Sing and sign with Gemma has been the highlight of mine and my baby’s week since he was 10 weeks old. Now he is nearly 1, he has formed a wonderful bond with Gemma and Jessie Cat! The songs and signing have been really helpful in our everyday routine, and they are good fun too - especially when the instruments come out! The group setting is lovely, we have made friends for life with the other participants. Would highly recommend Gemma’s class to anyone! 09/10/2024
-Amazing class, so much fun. Gemma is fantastic with the kids. Loving every class. 08/10/2024
-*** had absolutely loved her sing and sign classes. She is so animated and happy while she is there. It’s been amazing to see how much she has grown and come on. It’s also been lovely for me to meet other mums and babies who enjoy similar things to us. Gemma has also been amazing, wonderful with all the mums and babies. *** adores her! 09/10/2024
-We have been welcomed with open arms from the first session and Gemma has been so helpful in getting us integrated into the group 10/10/2024
-*** has the best best time at sing and sign every week. Her highlight is when Jessie cat pops out of the box! 10/10/2024
-We have loved coming to your Sing and Sign classes. My little girl is so confident joining in and it has given us lots of different things to try at home. 09/10/2024
-Gemma is so lovely. She interacts with all the babies 1-1 and remembers what they like or plans from the weekend before. 08/10/2024
-Gemma is a lovely teacher and really makes the effort to personalise the signs to things each baby likes or has at home! 08/10/2024